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8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220
CarMax, the way your career should be!
About This Job
At CarMax, we are industry disruptors. At the heart of our innovation is new digital products. Working on many different aspects of the customer experience, our Senior Engineers research and discover new opportunities and shape products to fulfill them. From inception to completion, you will develop tools and technology, learning quickly from our spirit of experimentation. You will have a direct impact on improving the performance of our business and ensuring customers can buy the vehicles they want in a way that is right for them!
What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities
Work with fellow associates to understand the real-life challenges of customers and discover what they need to move seamlessly between the online and in-person shopping experiences.
Collaborate with colleagues in product design, product management and systems architecture to develop experimental solutions and bring great ideas to life.
Market your innovative ideas internally and evolve them according to feedback and critique within an agile environment.
Stay on top of industry trends and best practice to continuously improve what we do and ensure our customer experience is the best it can be.
Purpose of the role
It takes a passion for technology to develop ground-breaking products. Working collaboratively and creatively as part of a close-knit product team, you will be part of the development process from end to end: consulting users, carrying out experiments, tackling complex business problems and implementing new products. You can balance customer needs with business goals and know how to deliver technical solutions that enhance business value. Creative, curious, and highly analytical, you never stop learning and thrive on constant change in the digital marketplace.
Qualifications And Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Decision Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent education, skills, and/or practical experience is required with 5+ years of relevant work experience, or
Master’s Degree in the same fields with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Software Specific Qualifications And Requirements
Experience in the following required:
Advanced Microsoft .NET (C#)
HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript
JavaScript Frameworks (ReactJS)
Responsive design
W3C Standards
Microsoft Azure
Extract Transform Load (ETL)
Security and Data Protection
Data Storage Solutions
Reusable Code and Libraries
Server-Side Logic
Database Schemas
Data Migration and Scripting
Authentication/Authorization
Security Compliance
Unit Testing
API designs (REST & SOAP)
Experience in the following preferred:
Experience as a software developer working with product teams.
Working knowledge of programming languages/platforms such as C#, .NET, Azure, cloud-based SaaS, and PaaS solutions.
Working knowledge of relational databases such as MS and SQL server.
Experience with API design and integration.
A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
Exceptional communication skills.
Automated/Performance Testing.
Stateless/Sessions Design.
Continuous Integration.
Work Location and Arrangement:
This role will be based out of the Richmond, VA CarMax Technology Innovation Center or the Dallas, TX Technology Hub with a Hybrid work arrangement.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this role.
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our team of over 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. We support career growth, diversity, and are recognized as one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
We are committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment. CarMax is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified candidates without regard to various protected characteristics.
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